TRIVIALIZES Antonyms

• (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem

• beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

• declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

• report the receipt of

• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

• express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

• accept as legally binding and valid

• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

• recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

• be fully aware of; realize fully

• hold dear

• gain in value

• increase the value of

• confer dignity or honor upon

• raise the status of

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• raise from a lower to a higher position

• raise in rank or condition

• to stress, single out as important

• give extra weight to (a communication)

• praise, glorify, or honor

• bestow glory upon

• elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

• cause to seem more splendid

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

• assign a priority to

• to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

• do something to an excessive degree